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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Sprig's Alley, Oxfordshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Sprig's Alley.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Summer fêtes
- Home anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Sprig's Alley
About our care home hog roast in Sprig's Alley
Retirement housing and day centres around Sprig's Alley book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Whether it is day centre lunches and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Country homes near Sprig's Alley frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Sprig's Alley (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Sprig's Alley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Sprig's Alley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What time do you serve?
Choose the time, and we will plan the roast around it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Why choose a hog roast in Sprig's Alley?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Sprig's Alley
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By late September, the light in Sprig's Alley goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Someone to meet us
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Approval from the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Sprig's Alley
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why choose care home hog roast in Sprig's Alley?
We fit in with your day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Saunderton station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planning a hog roast day in Sprig's Alley
Sprig's Alley is about 6 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Sprig's Alley for care home events. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Oakley Hill nature reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Sprig's Alley is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in OX39, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sprigs Holly Lane and Sprigs Holly or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Sprig's Alley we cover include Bennett End (1 mile south-east), Stokenchurch (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile east), Radnage (2 miles south-east) and Waterend (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (6 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Sprig's Alley includes Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Sir Charles Napier Inn (less than half a mile west)
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away